Short bowel syndrome

Short bowel syndrome (SBS), also known as short gut syndrome or simply short gut, is a malabsorption disorder caused by a lack of functional small intestine. The primary symptom is diarrhea, which can result in dehydration, malnutrition, and weight loss. Other symptoms may include bloating, heartburn, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.

Pronunciation

Short bowel syndrome: /ʃɔːrt baʊl ˈsɪndroʊm/

Etymology

The term "short bowel syndrome" is derived from the condition's main characteristic: a significantly shortened small intestine. The word "short" comes from the Old English "sceort", "bowel" is derived from the Old English "būgan" meaning "to bend", and "syndrome" comes from the Greek "σύνδρομο" meaning "concurrence of symptoms".

Related terms

Small intestine: The part of the gastrointestinal tract following the stomach and followed by the large intestine, and is where much of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.
Malabsorption: Problems with absorption of nutrients from the food.
Diarrhea: Condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements each day.
Dehydration: An abnormal loss of water from the body, especially from illness or physical exertion.
Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.
Weight loss: A decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary (illness) circumstances.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Short bowel syndrome
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Short bowel syndrome